Registered Respiratory Therapist, Atrium Health Union, FT Nights

Atrium Health; Council Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a provisional licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide care for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. The role includes administering therapeutic procedures and managing critical care equipment under the supervision of licensed practitioners. Candidates should possess a CRT credential and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• New graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Provisional license or CRT credential from NCRCB required.
• RRT credential must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic procedures and provides patient evaluations.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Documents therapy and follows safety guidelines.

Skills

Oxygen delivery methods

Therapeutic procedures

Diagnostic procedures

Mechanical ventilation

Patient evaluation

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care educational program

BLS HCP certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

A provisional licensed Respiratory graduate must work under the supervision of a fully licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP). A CRT credentialed licensed Respiratory graduate per the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) does not require the same level of immediate supervision and is considered fully licensed. Both the provisional licensed graduate and the CRT licensed graduate can perform the full scope of practice as outlined by the NCRCB. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for the provision of care for neonatal to geriatric patients.

Essential Functions

• Demonstratesknowledgeinvariousmodesandmethodsofoxygendeliveryandtheequipmentneededforeachandcanconductprescribedtherapeuticprocedurestoachieveadequateoxygenation.
• Administerstherapeuticprocedures,understandingthepurposeandbenefits, andpossibleeffectsassociatedwitheach.
• Performsdiagnosticproceduresasoutlinedinpolicy.
• Initiates, monitorsandmaintainsmechanicalventilatorsandnon invasiveventilatorsandisawareofthecriticalcaredutiesandeffectsofsuchtherapy.
• Independentlyevaluatescurrent therapiesusingappropriatejudgmentandprotocols,makingproper recommendationsconcerningplansof care andpatient educationneeds.
• Documentstherapyandresultsasrequiredbyhospital,department and regulatoryagencies.Communicatesinformationtoappropriatemembersofthehealthcareteam.
• Initiates,conductsandmodifiesrespiratorycaretechniquesinanemergencysetting.
• Performsandevaluatesbloodsamplinganalysiswithathoroughunderstandingofthevalues,andtheimportanceandtreatmentofabnormalresults.
• Followsdepartmentalsafetyguidelines.Completesallregulatoryrequirements.
• Completesannualproficiencyevaluationofrespiratorycareequipmentandprocedures.
• Isproficient intheelectronicmedicalrecordsanditsinterfacewiththe RespiratoryCareDepartment.

Physical Requirements

Work requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Maybe exposed to hazardous work environment this includes contagious patients and biohazardous materials. Rapid coordination of eyes and hands to fingers. Sufficient noise and disruptions to cause distractions and stress. Hazardous working conditions in which individual is exposed to definite risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, chemicals, or body fluids.

Education, Experience and Certifications

New graduate that has successfully completed an accredited Respiratory Care educational program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) required. Provisional license or CRT credential license issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) is required. Note: NCRCB provisional license cannot extend past one year. RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required within 1 year of hire. Must have completed competency evaluations for each of the duties of the job. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required. Additional certification per facility/policy standards.